Cable Television Technician Intern

Lower Merion Township; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Merion Township is seeking an on-site Broadcast Assistant to support the Cable Television Producer/Director in producing and editing government access programming. You will assist with news packages, live broadcasts, PSAs, and field shoots while gaining hands-on experience in graphics and script writing.

The role requires pursuing a TV production course, a valid driver’s license, and familiarity with video operation and production techniques.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a course in television/video production.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Well versed in video operation and engineering.
• Knowledge of local government and Government Access Channel production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production of news packages.
• Assist in live broadcasts.
• Edit video projects.
• Assist in production of Public Service Announcements.
• Create video/computer graphics.
• Operate cameras/assist on field shoots.

Skills

Video operation

Video editing

Graphic composition

Script writing

Live broadcasting

Driver's license

Education

High school/college student in tv production

Tools

Cameras

Television production equipment

Job description

Assists the Cable Television Producer/Director in production, shooting and editing of various government access programming for the Township’s cable television channel.

Works under the general supervision of the Cable Television Producer/Director.

• Assists in production of news packages.
• Assists in live broadcasts.
• Edits video projects.
• Assists in production of Public Service Announcements.
• Creates video/computer graphics.
• Operates cameras/assisting on field shoots.

• High school or college student pursuing a course study in television/video production.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Well versed in video operation and engineering.
• Requires skill in all aspects of videography, video editing, graphics composition and script writing.
• Knowledge of local government and Government Access Channel production preferred.

• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours per workday, stand for up to 5 hours per workday, walk for up to 3 hours per workday and drive for up to 4 hours per workday.
• Ability to use both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping and fine manipulation of objects and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, operate television production equipment and shift body positions alternating between carrying camera on shoulder and side.
• Ability to bend, reach above shoulder level, climb, lift, push/pull and kneel for up to 68% of the workday for manipulation of television production equipment.
• Ability to perform job functions using safety precautions around moving machinery including heavy equipment used outdoors.
• Ability to perform job functions in all types of weather and temperatures and move between indoors and outdoors for shooting.
• Ability to drive automobile for off-site shooting.
• Ability to perform job functions using safety precautions where environmental conditions may be challenging, and loud noises may be present.